Halloween is so close we can taste the bite-size Snickers bars already. But before you help your kids into their costumes and hand them their pumpkin pails, make sure you know whose home you're visiting before you let your child ring their doorbell. But how can you do this? We're glad you asked.

Did you know you can find a list of registered sex predators by zip code? It's easy, and means you can confirm if there are any people registered where you plan to trick or treat. Just visit the website associated with your state below and avoid those homes — or pick a new neighborhood altogether — come Halloween night.

A few more safety tips: Take extra time at intersections when crossing the street, as 23% of pedestrian fatalities on Halloween night include a drunk driver. If your child is under 12 years old, Safe Kids Worldwide says they should be accompanied by adult supervision. And keep costumes safe by incorporating reflective tape or stickers, use face paint verses masks that could obstruct their vision, and make sure your kids' costume is the right size to avoid falls.

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